REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

218-RICR-20-00-6 PROPOSED RULE

Title 218 Department of Human Services
Chapter 20 Individual and Family Support Programs
Subchapter 00 N/A
Part 6 REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Type of Filing Direct Final Amendment
Regulation Status Proposed
Filing Notice Date 09/25/2025
Public Comment Dates 09/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

Regulation Authority:

THE REFUGEE ACT OF 1980
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42.35
45 C.F.R. Part 400
Refugee Resettlement Program.

Purpose and Reason:

This proposed change is made in accordance with the Director of ORR's announcement of reduction of the Refugee Cash Assistance eligibility period from 12 months to 4 months for participants whose date of eligibility for benefits is on or after May 5, 2025. This rule change was made public on March 21, 2025, and is being incorporated into the DHS rule to comply with this federal regulation.

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